In 2018, a total of 4,307 initial worker's compensation hearing applications were filed in the State of Wisconsin.
Initial Hearing Applications:
Appleton Area
| 729
|
Milwaukee Area
| 1,492
|
Madison Area
| 407
|
Balance of State
| 1,679
|
| Scheduled
| Held
|
Pre-hearings
| 706
| 450
|
Hearings
| 3,436
| 300
|
Heard & Continued
| -
| 62
|
Settlements (a)
| -
| 144
|
Mediation
| 325
| 204
|
In 2018, there were a total of 4,924 orders including 246 finding of fact orders.
The following shows the breakdown of appeals to LIRC and the judicial system.
| Appeals
| Orders |
LIRC
| 130
| 137 |
Circuit Court
| 22
| 26 |
Appeals Court
| 6
| 5 |
Supreme Court
| 0
| 0 |
For additional information, email DHAWCMail@wisconsin.gov.